Going to the bathroom isn't a big deal to most people but for those who suffer from paruresis, peeing in public can cause major anxiety. In this episode, we break down the disorder, how it interferes with major life activities like work and dating, and offer tips to get over it. Guests:  Dan Rocker, President of the International Paruresis Association and licensed therapist Credits:  Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Dempsey Pillot and Jill Webb Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood 

Elijah doesn't mind the color green, but he goes out of his way to avoid eating green foods - especially vegetables. He's scared that one day he will bite into a salad and it'll "poison" him. Is his fear rooted in truth though? On this week's episode of "Your Weirdest Fears," host Larry Mullins sits down with food phobia specialist Felix Economakis to find out!  You can learn more about Felix, the TV show he currently consults on and all his other work here. Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood  If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!

Molly is mortified by buttons. She tells us that when she was a little girl she nearly choked on one. Ever since the incident, she's gone out of her way to avoid the small items. Surprisingly, she's not alone. On this week's episode of "Your Weirdest Fears," host Larry Mullins chats with author and journalist Kate Summerscale. Having just written a book about phobias - and the fear of buttons specifically - she offers her insight. Listen as she breaks down what the fear really indicates and how to overcome it! You can learn more about Kate and her new book, "The Book of Phobias and Manias: A History of Obsession," here. Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood  If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!

Heather says her biggest fear is a snake slithering up the sewage system and biting her while she’s sitting on a toilet. While she’s yet to experience that specific situation, she did encounter a rat in her toilet a few years ago. This only amplified her terror. How common is it for any creature to make its way into your toilet bowl? On this episode of Your Weirdest Fears, host Larry Mullins sits down with pest control expert Eddie Marco to find out. With over two decades of experience, and having dealt with a rat in his own toilet a few years back, Eddie explains why it happens, and what to do in the event that you find your toilet clogged with an unwanted guest. You can learn more about Eddie's pest control business here. Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood  If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!

Anna is afraid of seahorses. She says it all started during a normal visit to the aquarium. The mere site of the mini creatures made her freeze. Ever since then, she can't even think about them without going numb. Does she see something in seahorses that no one else can? On this week's episode of "Your Weirdest Fears," host Larry Mullins sits down with marine biologist and seahorse expert Dr. Lucy Woodhall to find out if these underwater animals are really as harmless as they seem. You can learn more about Dr. Woodhall and her research at the organization Project Seahorse here. Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Jill Webb Audio Engineers: Anddy Egan-Thorpe and Dempsey Pillot Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood  If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!

Gregg Giannotti, AKA Gio, is the co-host of one of the most popular sport radio shows in the nation, Boomer and Gio. And while Gio isn't afraid to go head to head with anyone in the studio - he's deathly afraid of volcanoes. He worries that the dormant super-volcano at Yellowstone National Park will erupt at any moment and send civilization into an apocalyptic "volcanic winter."  This week we sit down with Gio and avid adventurer George Kourounis. George has spent a lot of time in volcanoes so he's the perfect person to help Gio get over his fear. Find out more about George's work here. Be sure to listen to Boomer and Gio weekday mornings on WFAN. Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood  If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!

Jessenia has always been afraid of latex balloons. As a mom, she says it's difficult to take her kids to birthday parties because she knows that they'll be waiting for her. And it's more than their texture, or that sound they make when they rub against another surface. Instead, it's the small possibility of one popping and that anxiety-inducing blast that happens as a result. While Jessenia's fear sounds unique, it's actually quite common. It's called globophobia. On this week's episode of "Your Weirdest Fears," host Larry Mullins sits down with a former counselor to discuss it. Martin Burridge may no longer treat people for their fears, but he runs a successful YouTube channel where he likes to talk about how certain phobias manifest themselves as well as how to cure them. Listen as he and Larry break down globophobia and determine why some have a hard time of letting those lightweight objects go. You can check out Martin's YouTube channel here. Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood  If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!

Christine is scared she'll spontaneously combust. While most might think it's a fictional concept, there are some real-life documented cases of it happening... But what are the odds of it happening to you? On this week's episode, host Larry Mullins sits down with writer, investigator, and self-proclaimed skeptic Benjamin Radford to illuminate the truth about spontaneous human combustion. You can read more about Benjamin and his work here. Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood  If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!

HB is afraid of giant statues. He says that lately has fear has become so bad that is has manifested it in his dreams. Once of the more vivid dreams he's had involved him being left alone in a dark cavern with nothing but a flashlight, where he's forced to find those dark-faced figures all alone. He knows it's silly, but surprisingly he's not alone. On this episode of Your Weirdest Fears, host Larry Mullins sits down with Dr. Kevin Chapman. A licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Chapman has dealt with this fear in many patients. He helps Larry understand how common the fear is, and explains whether or not there's a larger anxiety looming above those statues. You can learn more about Dr. Chapman and his work here. Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood  If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!

Yadariselt hates pigeons. She hates their feathers, their beaks, and most importantly she hates their unpredictability. As a New York native, however, they’re hard to avoid. But how dangerous are they really? On this episode of Your Weirdest Fears, host Larry Mullins sits down with phobia expert Christopher Paul Jones. Throughout the years he’s cured people of arachnophobia, claustrophobia, and even ornithophobia which fear of pigeons falls under. Chris helps Larry understand how common the fear is, and explains whether or not these birds are anything more than NYC’s natural nuisances. Learn more about Christopher Paul Jones and his work here. Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood  If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!